Jedd Beaudoin
Strange Currency Host | Into Music Podcast HostJedd Beaudoin is host and producer of the syndicated music show Strange Currency, which he launched in 2008. In addition to that role, he serves as an arts reporter for the station, primarily covering music with occasional explorations of books and theatre. More recently, he launched the podcast Into Music, which examines musical mentorship and creative approaches to the composition, recording and performance of songs. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wichita State University where he has also taught in the Department of English and College of Fine Arts. As a freelance writer, he spent years acquiring bylines in a variety of publications including No Depression, PopMatters, and Keyboard.
He enjoys heavy metal concerts and record hunting.
Jedd can be reached by email at beaudoin@kmuw.org.
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J.J. Blair discusses producing his friend, Mike Finnigan. -
Producer J.J. Blair and musician Mike Finnigan had been friends for decades when Blair began producing what became Finnigan's final album. Blair says that even the most respected musicians on the album felt as though they had to work harder in Finnigan's presence. -
Electrelane frontwoman Verity Susman and Wire guitarist Matthew Simms retreated to France to record their latest LP, a powerful statement that seamlessly marries past and present. -
Author and broadcaster Craig Havighurst discusses his new book, Musicality For Humans: How To Listen Like An Artist. -
Seattle musician offers up meditative collection of songs and discusses how small musical gestures can sometimes be the most important ones. -
Noah Green of The Pretty Flowers discusses mortality, the quiet life, and The Replacements. -
We'll hear music from three classic albums by The Smithereens this week plus new music from Ultrabomb as well as more from featured artists Slim Dunlap and Bonnie "Prince" Billy. -
The New York City band Skorts will perform in Wichita this Sunday. The band released their debut album last fall and, according to guitarist Char Smith, the group wanted to create something that replicated the energetic and eclectic nature of their live shows. -
The legendary Canadian rock band Triumph is back on tour after more than 30 years. Co-founder Gil Moore discusses relaunching the band why he's a strong supporter of musical education. -
The Tony Award Winning play Hadestown arrives in Wichita this weekend. South African born actor Namisa Mdlalose Bizana, who performs the role of Persephone says that she has long known she would wind up on international stages.
